Apple's Creator Studio team is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage a team of creative engineers focused on developing innovative applications for Apple platforms. This role involves leading multiple engineering teams, driving technical strategy, and fostering team development. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, including hiring and mentoring. The position is centered around delivering high-quality features using UIKit, AppKit, and modern frameworks.

• 5+ years of engineering management experience, including direct management of both engineers and managers.
• Deep expertise in iOS and/or macOS application development using UIKit and/or AppKit.
• Proven experience delivering complex, consumer-facing apps from concept through App Store release.
• Strong background in software architecture, app frameworks, and UI systems at production scale.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions across multiple concurrent workstreams with minimal direction.
• Hands-on experience with photography, imaging, or creative application development on Apple platforms.
• Familiarity with on-device machine learning integration, or intelligent creative tooling.
• Experience contributing to or consuming first-party Apple frameworks, or deep knowledge of Apple platform internals.
• Proficiency in Swift and modern Objective-C, with a strong sense of what high-quality Apple platform code looks like.
• Prior experience managing geographically distributed or hybrid engineering teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Lead multiple engineering teams to drive technical strategy and execution.
• Partner closely with product, design, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features.
• Balance hands-on technical engagement with people leadership.
• Hire, mentor, and grow both engineers and managers on the team.
• Ensure the delivery of polished features built on UIKit, AppKit, and modern frameworks.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.